Sometimes I'm called your spirit.
I'm a part of every true athlete's life.
I am what causes you to train when you don't feel like it.
I make you go outside when the weather tells you not to.
I'm the one who makes you crazy when you're injured.
I'm the one who tells you,you can do more,even after you've found victory.
I am the one who doesn't let you give up,even when everyone tells you that you should.
I'm the one who makes you feel guilty when you've told yourself you've quit for good.
I'm the one who keeps you coming back.
I am the champion's heart.
To me, a champion is one who keeps at it day after day,week after week,year after year.
Most of the people I trained with decades ago,many of whom achieved great success, simply walked away from it when the victories stopped.
I wouldn't trade a lifelong long love of running for any amount of temporary success.
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